Perforated absinthe spoons appeared in 1875-1880, whereas absinthe was already drunk since decades. Before then, absinthe was drunk using long spoons - also called "Mazagran spoons" - so that sugar was directly mixed into the glass. On the top-right you can see a 19th catalogue showing an 18 centimeters absinthe spoon. Below it an humorous sketch (click to enlarge) showing the same long spoon on the table of an absinthe drinker (from Marie-Claude Delahaye's L'Absinthe - Ses dessinateurs de presse)

Unrecorded spoon made of sterling silver coming from a set of 6, most certainly a private order. The spoon is not perfectly straight and the clovers are not well cut, an amateur silversmith? A very rare and unique piece nevertheless. 2 hallmarks. Click to enlarge.

Extremely rare "Advertising Spoon #7" promoting the Oxygénée Cusenier. Stamped "Déposé" at back. 4 stars in Marie-Claude Delahaye's book. In the top 3 of the rarest advertising spoons. Click on the photos to enlarge.

Extremely rare Eiffel Tower 1889 spoon, specially made for the Eiffel Tower unveiling during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris from May 6th to October 31st 1889.4 stars in M.C. Delahaye's book. Click to enlarge the pictures.

Extremely rare unrecorded spoon made by the famous silversmith Boulenger, a mix between the Trous #13 and the Etoiles #7. Only 4 of these spoons are known, most probably coming from a small batch (6 or 12) ordered specially by a family or a cafe-restaurant. Click on the photos to enlarge them.

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Extremely rare "Spoon-Shaped #10". This spoon had never been seen before, even by the oldest collectors. Hallmarked "Métal Blanc" & "RM 24" (24 grams of silver used for the plating). Click to enlarge the pictures.

Very rare spoon made of Plexiglas from the 30's-40's. Another Plexiglas spoon had been discovered 15 years ago (see photo at right) but that's the only 2 examples we know. Click to enlarge the pictures.

Very rare "Decorated Spoon #7" especially stamped for the Pernod-sponsored cabaret show "Adieu Tabarin" featured in 1927 in the famous music hall Bal Tabarin. 2 hallmarks on the front and maker's name on the back (Deschamps). 4 stars ou of 5 in M.-C. Delahaye's book. Click on the pictures.

450 €

Very rare "Holes Spoon #2" for the Worldly Tavern (engraved on the back). Hallmarked Bohrmann in the handle fold. 4 stars out of 5 in Marie-Claude Delahaye's book. Heavy metal (1.87 oz).

Very rare variant of "Pipes #2" spoon from the famous silversmith Christofle (2 hallmarks). The arms of the French maritime freight company are engraved on the back of the handle and show a crown, an anchor and a unicorn. At left a 1905 menu from this company, it shows the same logo and more importantly, it shows that absinthe was served on this boat. A Highly collectible spoon!